About AMETEK (NYSE:AME)

AMETEK, Inc. manufactures and sells electronic instruments and electromechanical devices worldwide. Its Electronic Instruments Group segment offers advanced instruments for the process, power and industrial, and aerospace markets; process and analytical instruments for the oil, gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, automation, and food and beverage markets; and instruments for the laboratory equipment, ultraprecision manufacturing, medical, and test and measurement markets. This segment also provides aircraft and engine sensors, monitoring systems, power supplies, data acquisition units, and fuel and fluid measurement systems for the aerospace industry; and power quality monitoring and metering, uninterruptible power systems, programmable power equipment, electromagnetic compatibility test equipment, sensors for gas turbines, dashboard instruments for heavy trucks and other vehicles, and instrumentation and controls for the food and beverage industries. Its Electromechanical Group segment offers engineered electrical connectors and electronics packaging used in aerospace and defense, medical, and industrial applications, as well as advanced precision motion control products for use in a range of automation applications across the medical, semiconductor, aerospace, defense, and food and beverage industries; high-purity powdered metals, strip and foil, specialty clad metals, and metal matrix composites; blowers and heat exchangers for aerospace and defense industries; and motors for use in commercial appliances, fitness equipment, food and beverage machines, hydraulic pumps, and industrial blowers. This segment also operates a network of aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul facilities. In addition, the company offers clinical and education communication solutions for hospitals, health systems, and educational facilities. AMETEK, Inc. was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.

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AMETEK (NYSE:AME) Frequently Asked Questions

What is AMETEK's stock symbol?

AMETEK trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "AME."

How often does AMETEK pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for AMETEK?

AMETEK announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 9th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.14 per share on Friday, June 29th. This represents a $0.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.74%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, June 14th. View AMETEK's Dividend History.

How were AMETEK's earnings last quarter?

AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 2nd. The technology company reported $0.78 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.72 by $0.06. The technology company had revenue of $1.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.12 billion. AMETEK had a net margin of 16.21% and a return on equity of 16.64%. The business's revenue was up 16.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.61 earnings per share. View AMETEK's Earnings History.

When is AMETEK's next earnings date?

What guidance has AMETEK issued on next quarter's earnings?

AMETEK updated its second quarter earnings guidance on Wednesday, May, 2nd. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $0.76 to $0.78 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $0.77.

What price target have analysts set for AME?

11 brokers have issued 12-month price targets for AMETEK's stock. Their predictions range from $70.00 to $92.00. On average, they expect AMETEK's stock price to reach $81.9091 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for AMETEK.

Has AMETEK been receiving favorable news coverage?

News articles about AME stock have trended somewhat positive recently, Accern Sentiment reports. Accern identifies positive and negative news coverage by reviewing more than 20 million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. AMETEK earned a coverage optimism score of 0.12 on Accern's scale. They also gave press coverage about the technology company an impact score of 46.66 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next several days.

Which institutional investors are selling AMETEK stock?

AME stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Honeywell International Inc., Select Equity Group L.P., Sei Investments Co., Champlain Investment Partners LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Millennium Management LLC, Echo Street Capital Management LLC and FIL Ltd. Company insiders that have sold AMETEK company stock in the last year include David A Zapico, Elizebeth R Varet, Frank S Hermance, John Wesley Hardin, Ronald J Oscher, Steven W Kohlhagen, Thomas C Marecic, Thomas M Montgomery, Timothy N Jones and William D Eginton. View Insider Buying and Selling for AMETEK.

Which institutional investors are buying AMETEK stock?

AME stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company , Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, Principal Financial Group Inc., Principal Financial Group Inc., State of Tennessee Treasury Department, Barclays PLC and Teacher Retirement System of Texas. View Insider Buying and Selling for AMETEK.

How do I buy shares of AMETEK?

Shares of AME can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

What is AMETEK's stock price today?

One share of AME stock can currently be purchased for approximately $75.55.

How big of a company is AMETEK?

AMETEK has a market capitalization of $17.50 billion and generates $4.30 billion in revenue each year. The technology company earns $681.47 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.61 on an earnings per share basis. AMETEK employs 16,900 workers across the globe.

How can I contact AMETEK?

AMETEK's mailing address is 1100 CASSATT ROAD, BERWYN PA, 19312. The technology company can be reached via phone at 610-647-2121.

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Analyst Ratings

AMETEK (NYSE:AME) Price Target and Consensus Rating

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11 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for AMETEK in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $81.9091, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 8.23%. The high price target for AME is $92.00 and the low price target for AME is $70.00. There are currently 1 hold rating and 10 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."

Dividends

AMETEK (NYSE:AME) Dividend Information

AMETEK pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share, with a dividend yield of 0.74%. AME's next quarterly dividend payment will be made on Friday, June 29. AMETEK pays out 21.46% of its earnings out as a dividend.